LA 92
“The past is prologue”
Synopsis
Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests, violence and looting in Los Angeles, LA 92 immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely seen archival footage.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
LA 92 - Official Film Trailer | National GeographicOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-05
Top Cast
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Rodney King
Self (archive footage)
George H. W. Bush
Self (archive footage)
Bill Clinton
Self (archive footage)
Ted Koppel
Self (archive footage)
Edward James Olmos
Self (archive footage)
Maxine Waters
Self (archive footage)
Tom Bradley
Self (archive footage)
Danny Bakewell Sr.
Self (archive footage)
Soon Ja Du
Self (archive footage)
Daryl Gates
Self (archive footage)
Tom Brokaw
Self (archive footage)
John Drummond Barnett
Self (archival footage)
Henry Alfaro
Self - KABC Reporter (archive footage)
Danny Bakewell Sr.
Self - Civl Rights Activist (archive footage)
Bart Bartholomew
Self (archive footage)
Michael Bostic
Self - LAPD Commander (archive footage)
Theodore Briseno
Self - Defendant (archive footage)
Edward Chang
Self - Black-Korean Alliance (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 28, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- T.J. Martin, Daniel Lindsay
- Original Score
- Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
- Original Title
- LA 92
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English, Spanish, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic, National Geographic Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
T.J. Martin, Daniel Lindsay
Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans
T.J. Martin, Daniel Lindsay, Scott Stevenson
Jonathan Chinn, Sarah Gibson, Simon Chinn, Tim Pastore, Matt Renner
Department Leadership Roster
Danny Bensi
Original Music Composer
Saunder Jurriaans
Original Music Composer
T.J. Martin
Editor
T.J. Martin
Director
Jonathan Chinn
Producer
Sarah Gibson
Producer
Simon Chinn
Producer
Daniel Lindsay
Director
Daniel Lindsay
Editor
Scott Stevenson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About LA 92
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is LA 92 about?
Twenty-five years after the verdict in the Rodney King trial sparked several days of protests, violence and looting in Los Angeles, LA 92 immerses viewers in that tumultuous period through stunning and rarely seen archival footage.
Who directed LA 92?
LA 92 was directed by T.J. Martin, Daniel Lindsay.
Who stars in LA 92?
The principal cast of LA 92 includes Rodney King, George H. W. Bush, Bill Clinton, Ted Koppel, Edward James Olmos.
When was LA 92 released and how long is it?
LA 92 was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for LA 92?
The original motion picture soundtrack for LA 92 was composed by Danny Bensi, Saunder Jurriaans.
What is the age rating and content advisory for LA 92?
LA 92 holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).